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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Nineteen Iowa counties will be getting federal help in their recovery from severe storms earlier this summer that delivered high wind, tornadoes, heavy rain, hail and thunderstorms. A statement from the White House released Friday says President Barack Obama signed a disaster declaration to help share the cost of emergency…

The Dubuque County Fair is going on right now in Dubuque… Fair Manager Jamie Blum says they’ve got some great entertainment booked this year, including 90’s alternative rock concert tonight. The Dubuque County Fair runs through Sunday. For more information, go to dbqfair.com. (Photo courtesy of Dubuque County Fair Facebook page)

A reception will be held this weekend honoring one of Regional Medical Center’s beloved physicians. Dr. Craig Thompson has spent years serving with Regional Family Health Family Practice and Obstretric’s department and now he will be transitioning to the RMC Emergency Department. An open house will be held in his honor this Sunday from 11…

Manchester has seen some early success with its whitewater park… it’s been a busy place on warm, sunny days like these… and there’s another area town looking to start one of their own. Waterloo city officials are proposing to build a whitewater park and kayak course along the east bank of the Cedar River downtown.…

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst will be in Delaware County next month to host a town meeting. Ernst plans to be in Manchester on Wednesday morning, August 12th at QC Supply. The public is encouraged to attend the town meeting, which will start at 11 am. Ernst will also hold town meetings in Allamakee, Cedar and…

You may have noticed some artwork popping up in downtown Manchester… A mural is being created on the north side of the Roses in the Snow building at the four-main intersection. Community leaders wanted to improve the corner’s appearance and leave an impression on visitors, so they’ve hired an artist to create a mural to depict Manchester’s brand…

A Marion man was taken to the hospital following an accident at the intersection of Sutton Road and Buffalo Drive five miles northwest of Central City Wednesday afternoon. 19 year old Thomas Ball was transported to St Lukes Hospital with what were believed to be non-life threatening injuries. Ball was traveling north on Sutton Road…

If you’re an ATV or UTV rider, there’s a new club just for you… Chuck Hutchinson tells KMCH they have decided to start a Delaware County Roads to Trails ATV/UTV Club to bring together enthusiasts from across the county. Along with providing safety instructional classes, Hutchinson says their hopes include creating places specifically for ATV…

The Country Cruisers Car Cruise is next weekend, and there will be a couple changes with this year’s event. The annual Friday night car show will combine with the Manchester Chamber’s First Friday at Five event next Friday night, August 7th, giving people a chance to enjoy two fun summer events at one place. Club…

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley’s Regional Director will be in Delaware County this week. Fred Schuster, who is based in Cedar Rapids, will hold open office hours on Thursday at the Delaware County Courthouse for about one hour starting at 10:15 am. The office hours are meant to provide an opportunity for Iowans to get casework…